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After First Week, Leaders in Birmingham, Bessemer City Schools Looking for Higher Enrollment

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Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan stated that this school year has seen more students attending during the first week compared to last year. (Tommy Palladino, Birmingham City Schools)

Bessemer City Schools Superintendent Dr. Dana Arreola reported that enrollment is at about 60%. She urged the remaining 40% of students who have not yet registered to do so.

“If you have not made your way to one of our campuses to register, we ask that you please return, because our students are very much missed at this point if they have not returned to school, and we’re just excited for them to walk across that threshold and jump right into learning,” says Arreola.

Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan stated that this school year has seen more students attending during the first week compared to last year.

“We were about 500 students higher yesterday than we were on day 6 last year. So we had around 18,600 students this year we had about 18,034-35 last year so we’re over 500 students than where we were last year,” adds Sullivan.

He expressed concern for those who have not yet registered, especially given the difficulties some students may face in getting to school or experiencing homelessness.

To address these issues, the school has partnered with the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office and has implemented the “Everyday Counts” initiative in collaboration with the Birmingham Housing Authority. The initiative rewards students with perfect attendance with a chance to win money towards their housing expenses in a monthly raffle.

“We’ve still got some students out there that haven’t shown up for school yet and we really want to make sure that parents understand that you don’t want to waste kids being out of school at the beginning of the school year because you never know what can happen,” says Sullivan.

Sullivan emphasized the importance of getting students enrolled and attending school, highlighting the impact that attendance and enrollment have on the funding that school systems receive. He stressed that missing school not only affects a child’s learning but also has financial implications for the schools.

Due to Virus, Greater Birmingham Humane Society Suspends Animal Control Intake

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The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) has identified confirmed cases of the Canine Pneumovirus (CnPnV) in dogs at the Jefferson County Animal Care and Control facility in Woodlawn. (Adobe Stock)

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The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) has identified confirmed cases of the Canine Pneumovirus (CnPnV) in dogs at the Jefferson County Animal Care and Control facility in Woodlawn according to Chief Medical Officer, Russell Johnson, DVM.

“Due to the highly contagious nature of the virus, and to protect citizens’ pets and dog-related businesses from any further spread, we will close healthy stray canine intake at the Woodlawn facility beginning Thursday, August 15th, 2024. All canine intakes will move to the GBHS Snow Drive facility, and only dangerous dogs, severely injured dogs, and canines seized by law enforcement will be accepted at that facility,” said Dr. Johnson. “Cats and kittens will continue to be accepted at the Woodlawn location,” he added.

During this time, GBHS has suspended adoptions of all dogs. Spay/neuter surgeries, and vaccine clinics will be offered to the public and rescue organizations at the GBHS Hospital located in Hoover. Cat and kitten adoptions will continue at the GBHS Adoption Center.

Through August 17 all adoption fees have been waived at the GBHS Adoption Center thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation. There have not been any confirmed cases of the virus at the GBHS Adoption Center.

GBHS will work with citizens who find dogs that are not dangerous or severely injured. Residents who find a dog may schedule a drive thru microchip scan, free vaccines, deworming, flea treatment, and supply pick-up at the Snow Drive location by calling (205) 942-1211 extension 234. Supplies will include food, toys, and a collar or leash while supplies last. Citizens are encouraged to post all found animals at https://petcolove.org/lost/.

CnPnV is highly contagious, and most dogs have no pre-existing immunity. As a result, the infection rate is very high. Symptoms are like canine flu with coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, difficulty breathing, and fever. CnPnV is generally not fatal. Most dogs experience coughing for 1 to 2 weeks, but some may progress to pneumonia requiring in-hospital care.

After GBHS officials consulted with Brenden Bergquist, DVM, Associate Professor Shelter Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, and Cynda Crawford, Fredrica Saltzman Endowed Professorship Chair in Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida, the following protocols will begin:

• Woodlawn closed intake of any new dogs Wednesday to allow the virus to work its way through the current population of 225+ dogs. GBHS will notify all cities impacted by this change today.

• During this period, any injured or Pet Protection Act dog that is impounded will be housed in a facility that has no dogs that have been exposed to the virus.

• GBHS will relocate all adoptable dogs currently at its Snow Drive location and utilize Snow Drive as the intake facility for animal control and law enforcement.

• Only dangerous dogs, severely injured dogs, or dogs seized by law enforcement should be impounded during this time, and those must be impounded at GBHS’ Snow Drive location at 300 Snow Drive, Birmingham, Alabama.

• GBHS will suspend adoptions of dogs, but cat adoptions will be available. Spay/neuter surgeries, and vaccine clinics will be offered to the public and rescues at the GBHS Hospital located in Hoover.

• GBHS will work with citizens who find dogs that are not dangerous or severely injured. Residents who find a dog may schedule a drive thru microchip scan, free vaccines, deworming, flea treatment, and supply pick-up at the Snow Drive location. Supplies will include food, toys, and a collar or leash while supplies last.

• Shelter medicine officials Cynda Crawford, DVM, and Brendan Bergquist, DVM are working with multiple shelters throughout the state and country and have advised GBHS officials that this may last as long as 6-weeks. GBHS will re-open 7-days after the last dog at Woodlawn breaks with the virus.

GBHS is currently providing medical care to multiple dogs suffering from CnPnV and as a result request the community to help with urgently needed additional supplies including wash cloths, enrichment toys, peanut butter, non-rawhide chew toys, and hand towels.

“This will be a temporary inconvenience for animal care and control services, but the risk to our citizens’ pets and to owners of pet-related businesses is too great if we do not begin containment of this virus immediately,” said Allison Black Cornelius, Chief Executive Officer. “We have a major holiday approaching, and it is imperative that we do our best to stop this virus from infecting our community’s pets and private vet practices, groomers, doggie daycares, and boarding facilities. Many of our citizens’ pet owners cannot afford the veterinary care that may be required for the secondary infections that can occur from CnPnV including canine pneumonia,” she added.

GBHS will post updates on the management of the virus and announcement of a date to re-open Woodlawn.

August 15, 2024

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By multiple measures, the Birmingham area has seen dramatic declines in unemployment since the pandemic. (Adobe Stock)

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Employment

 

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CITYWALK AMBASSADOR PART TIME

 

BJCC, is recruiting for a CityWalk Ambassador Part Time, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

 

 

 

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UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO

 

Special Services Technician

Administrative Assistant (Part-time)

 

Visit https://jobs.montevallo.edu

 

UM is an AA/EO/F/D/V Institution

 

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TOOL AND DIE ENGINEERING SPECIALIST

 

Tool and Die Engineering Specialist wanted in Birmingham, Alabama

to maintain dies and other tooling to produce quality parts to

improve processes and increase productivity. 40 hrs/week, M-F.

Please send resume to Kimberly Murry, Human Resources Manager,

Kamtek, Inc., 1595 Sterilite Dr., Birmingham, Alabama 35215.

 

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ENGINEER

 

Shipt, Inc. seeks a full-time Engineer. The Engineer is responsible for developing, testing (unit/integration/etc.), deploying and maintaining application code; developing multi-region, high performance services to manage shopper supply, and order claiming. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Must also have experience with each of the following (experience may have been gained during completion of post-secondary coursework): (1) working on the backend development using Cloud Computing Services (AWS/GC) and Personalized Recommendation Algorithm; (2) utilizing advanced Machine Learning techniques including Vector Search to enhance and optimize the search functionality within e-commerce scenarios; (3) working with the following languages to build up software as a service: C/C++, Python, Go, Ruby, Query DSL, Java, and SQL; (4) utilizing the following Backend Development Tools & Services: Docker, Drone, Git, Kubernetes, Kafka, Airflow, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Bigtable and Redis; (5) working with the following information retrieval and search relevancy techniques: Natural Language Processing, stemming, TF-IDF scoring, Rocchio algorithm, and frequent itemset mining algorithms; and (6) Engineering Software-as-a-Service, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing and Big Data, Analysis of Algorithms, Natural Language Processing and Advanced Database. Employer will accept experience gained concurrently. Telecommuting available from anywhere in US. HQ at 420 20th St N, Suite 100 Birmingham, AL 35203. Please go to our website for benefits information and to apply: https://www.shipt.com/careers/ or apply by email at careers@shipt.com.

 

 

 

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SENIOR ENGINEER

 

Shipt, Inc. seeks a full-time Senior Engineer. The Senior Engineer role provides hands-on mentorship on topics ranging from design to communications strategy. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 3 years related software development experience. Must also have 24 months of experience with each of the following: (1) building, developing, and maintaining multi-region, high performance services using Golang, Kafka, Postgres, and Redis; (2) writing scripts to automate data collection, generation of metrics, and testing (unit/load/smoke/integration) that inform development and implementation decisions using Python and Ruby; (3) working with REST principles and design APls that follow them; (4) working with Service-Oriented Architecture, micro-services, and distributed architectures; and (5) working with the following tools and technologies: Golang, Ruby, Python, Postgres, Redis, Resque, Kafka, Cadence, SQL, and Git. Employer will accept experience gained concurrently. Telecommuting available from anywhere in US. HQ at 420 20th St N, 100, Birmingham, AL 35203. Please go to our website for benefits information and to apply: https://www.shipt.com/careers/ or apply by email at careers@shipt.com.

 

 

 

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LEGAL

 

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CASE NO. CV-2024-902403

 

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO: TARVARUS BROOKS; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

 

TAKE NOTICE that on June 17, 2024, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

North 50 feet of Lot 19, Block 28, according to the Survey of Birmingham Realty Company’s Addition Number 4 as recorded in Map Book 9, Page 14, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

 

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2018022809 as follows: N 50 FT OF LOT 19 BLK 28 BHAMRLTY COS ADD NO 4

 

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-24-4-023-010.000

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for October 11, 2024, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority.  Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued.  FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Comp/2024

 

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CASE NO. CV-2024-902181

 

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO: RONALD W. JACKSON; A.K. WATFORD HOUSTON; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

 

TAKE NOTICE that on May 30, 2024, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

The West 110.0 feet of Lot 12, in Block 28, according to the Survey of Birmingham Realty Company’s Addition No. 4, as recorded in Map Book 9, Page 14, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.

 

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Inst. No. 2017074287 as follows: W 110FT OF LOT 12 BLK 28 BHAM RLTY COS 4TH ADD NO 4

 

and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-24-4-023-002.000

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 20, 2024, in Room 670, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:30 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority.  Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued.  FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

 

 

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CASE NO. CV-2024-902391

 

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO: HEARTWOOD 88 LLC; CECILE SCOTT BYRD; SHELIA W. BROWN; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

 

TAKE NOTICE that on June 14, 2024, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

North 150 feet of Lot 21, according to the Survey of Anderton Addition as recorded in Map Book 17, Page 8, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

 

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2017074293 as follows: N 150 FT LOT 21 ANDERTON ADD

 

and assigned Parcel ID No. 29-00-08-1-034-004.000

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for October 11, 2024, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority.  Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued.  FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

 

 

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CASE NO. 01-CV-2023-904364

 

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO: SHIRLEY ANN FORDHAM; MARION MOORE; SEVETRA G. FORDHAM; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

 

TAKE NOTICE that on December 4, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

That Parcel of real property located at 1212 15th Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204 and having a legal description of:

 

Lot 16 in Hewitt & Bradley Survey, a map of which Survey is recorded in Map Book 6, Page 85, in the Office

of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, a/k/a LOT 16 HEWETT & BRADLEY SUR

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 6, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., in Room 670, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority.  Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued.  FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Greer B. Mallette, Christian & Small,

LLP, 505 20th Street North, Suite 1800 Financial Center, Birmingham, AL 35203 at (205) 795-6588.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

Dated this the 5th day of August, 2024.

 

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

 

 

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CASE NO. 01-CV-2023-904656

 

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO: THOMAS E. BADDLEY, AS RECEIVER FOR COMMUNITY HOME BANC, INC.; J.T. SMALLWOOD; JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

 

TAKE NOTICE that on May 2, 2024, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Amended Complaint and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

That parcel of real property located at 1009 12th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204 and having a legal description of:

 

The southern 22.2 feet of the western 125 feet of Lot 4 in Block 6 of J.M. Ware Survey as recorded in Map Book 3 on Page 120, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama,  and a strip 4 feet in width adjoining same on the South, said strip being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the intersection of the Northwesterly line of 10th Avenue North as now located with the Northeasterly line of North 12th Street as now located and run thence Northwesterly along the East line of North 12th Street 196 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue Northwesterly along the Northeasterly line of 12th Street 4 feet; thence in a Northeasterly direction parallel with 10th Avenue North 125 feet; thence Southeasterly parallel with 12th Street 4 feet; thence Southwesterly parallel with 10th Avenue North 125 feet to the Point of Beginning, a/k/a PART OF LOT 4 BLK 6 J M WARE DESC AS COMM AT NE INT 10TH AVE N & 12TH ST N THENCE NW 196 FT S TO POB THENCE NE 125 FT S NW 22 FT S SW 125 FT S SE 22FT S TO BEG SECT 35 TWSP 17 S RANGE 3W

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 6, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., in Room 670, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard North, Jefferson County Courthouse, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of  Greer B. Mallette, Christian & Small,

LLP, 505 20th Street North, Suite 1800 Financial Center, Birmingham, AL 35203 at (205) 795-6588.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

Dated this the 5th day of August, 2024.

 

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

 

 

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CASE NO. CV-2024-902401

 

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO: ESTATE OF JOE E. CULWELL; PHYLLIS CULWELL; DEREK A. WHITE; ALBERT SMITH; SHEILAH SMITH; ESTATE OF JAMES KNIGHT; JAN KNIGHT; ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

 

TAKE NOTICE that on June 17, 2024, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

Lot 15, Block 133, according to the Survey at East Lake, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 217, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

 

It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument Number 2017074288 as follows: LOT 15 BLK 133 EAST LAKE

 

and assigned Parcel ID No. 23-00-11-3-008-028.000

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION.  The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for October 11, 2024, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 a.m. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority.  Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued.  FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Jake A. Kiser at (205) 918-5037.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this case before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

 

 

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CASE NO. CV-2024-902732.00

 

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO: PLEDGED PROPERTY II LLC; LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP; J.J. BAKER and UNKNOWN HEIRS OF J.J. BAKER; GWENDOLYN TREADWELL and UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GWENDOLYN TREADWELL; MUTUAL SAVINGS CREDIT UNION; STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

 

TAKE NOTICE that on July 11, 2024, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

Property Address: 2037 Fayette Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35208

 

Tax Parcel ID No.: 01-22-00-32-4-033-007.000

 

Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 10, according to the survey of Owenton Ensley Highlands, as recorded in Map Book 14, Page 11, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2024052992 as follows: LOT 1 BLK 10 OWENTON-ENSLEY HLDS)

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for October 11, 2024, in Room 670, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:30 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) 802-2545.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

 

 

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CASE NO. CV-2024-902670

 

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

 

TO: JESSE B. LEONARD AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES (DECEASED); FREDDIE MAE LEONARD AND HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES (DECEASED); GAY L. SMITH; ARLENE LEONARD; ROMELIA ROBERTSON; ANTHONY B. LEONARD (DECEASED) AND HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES; WILLIAM EARL WILLIAMS; STRAKCRAFT CUSTOM EXT., INC.; MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

 

The Birmingham Land Bank Authority (the “Land Bank”), a public corporation organized under the laws of the State of Alabama, filed a Petition to Quiet Title and Foreclosure (the “Petition”) on the property described herein on July 3, 2024, in the Circuit

Court of Jefferson County and recorded or will record a Notice of Pending Quiet Title and Foreclosure Action (the “Lis Pendens”)

in the Probate Court of Jefferson County of Jefferson County, Alabama on August 2, 2024. Notice is hereby given that a final

hearing was set to be heard September 12, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Courtroom 340, 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The property that is the subject of this  hearing is

described as follows:

 

Property Address: 400 63rd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

 

Tax ID No.: 23-00-16-4-001-009.000a/k/a 0123001640010090000000

 

Legal Description: Lot 3 and the East 1/2 of Lot 2, in Block 1, according to the Survey of Pine Grove as recorded in Map Book 14, Page 74, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama a/k/a LOT 3 & E 1/2 OF LOT 2 BLK 1 PINE

GROVE.

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203 and may be contacted care of the City of Birmingham Law Department at 205-254-2117.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

Signed this the 12th day of August, 2024.

 

Jacqueline Anderson Smith, Circuit Clerk

 

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

 

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Williford Orman Construction LLC , Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of New Playground for Fayetteville Elementary School at Talladega County for the State of Alabama and the County of Talladega, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Lathan Associates Architects PC

 

Williford Orman Construction LLC

Contractor

PO Box 1985

Pelham, AL 35124

(Business Address)

 

 

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

 

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Williford Orman Construction LLC , Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of New Playground for Stemley Road Elementary School at Talladega County for the State of Alabama and the County of Talladega, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Lathan Associates Architects PC

 

Williford Orman Construction LLC

Contractor

PO Box 1985

Pelham, AL 35124

(Business Address)

 

 

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

 

In accordance with section 39-1 as amended by H275 Code of Alabama,  1997, notice is

hereby given that Lower Alabama Heating Cooling and Refrigeration, LLC has completed

Fire Stations (14) Owner-Furnished HVAC Equipment Installation 2221  For the City of

Birmingham and have made request for final settlement of said contract.

 

Lower Alabama Heating Cooling and Refrigeration, LLC

95 Massey Street

Chatom, Alabama 36518

 

 

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

 

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that J.T. Harrison Construction Co., Inc., Contractor,  5870 Charlie Shirley Road, Northport, AL 35473, has completed the Contract for the Renovation of WP2 GME Wellness Center Renovation at 1813 6th Ave. S., Birmingham, AL 35233 for The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Owner, and has made request for final settlement of said Contract.  All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Williams Blackstock Architects, Architect.

 

 

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

 

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that J.T. Harrison Construction Co., Inc., Contractor, 5870 Charlie Shirley Road, Northport, AL 35473, has completed the Contract for the Renovation of North Pavilion 6th Floor Heart and Vascular Center Labs 5 & 7 Equipment Replacement and Renovation at 1802 6th Avenue S., Birmingham, AL 35233 for The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Owner, and has made request for final settlement of said Contract.  All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Birchfield Penuel & Associates, Architect.

 

 

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

 

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Williford Orman Construction LLC , Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of New Home Bleachers for Chelsea High School Football Stadium at Chelsea, AL for the State of Alabama and the County of Shelby, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Lathan Associates Architects.

 

Williford Orman Construction LLC,

Contractor

PO Box 1985

Pelham, AL 35124

 

 

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

 

The Birmingham Airport Authority is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from professional service firms (Respondents) for civil engineering services associated with the Runway Intersection Drainage Improvements project. SOQs and Project Proposals will be received by August 31st, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time. Copies of the RFQ, including detailed submission instructions and requirements, can be obtained by visiting the airport’s website at https://www.flybirmingham.com/about-bhm/doing-business-at-bhm/ or via an email request sent to eseoane@flybhm.com.  A non-mandatory pre-submittal conference will be held on August 15th, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. local time via Zoom.

 

 

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

 

Sealed bid packages for Bid 24-04-01- “(Yearly) MJ Retainer Glands” will be received in the Purchasing Department of the Birmingham Water Works Board, located at 3600 First Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35222, until 10:00 a.m. (CST), Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at which time and place they will publicly open and read. All potential bidders must receive an executed copy of the applicable “Receipt of Bid” Sheet, with a time stamp, from the BWWB Purchasing Department before their bid package may be considered responsive. The bid packages must be delivered or mailed to the BWWB Purchasing Department, which is located at 3600 First Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35222, by 10:00 am, August 20, 2024. The bid packages must be directed to the attention of the Purchasing Superintendent and marked in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope as follows: “Bids for 24-04-01- (Yearly) MJ Retainer Glands.” Bid packages may be obtained through our website at www.bwwb.org or by emailing lateasha.watkins@bwwb.org.

 

 

 

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ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION

And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS

from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS

 

Pre-qualification submittals will be received by the Owner’s Representative/Project Manager, Jeff Orr on behalf of Office of the Chief Facilities Officer, UAB Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35249 until 4:00 PM Central Time, August 30, 2024. The original and two (2) flash drives with duplicates of submittals are required for pre-qualification approval; however, email transmission copies may be transmitted to the UAB Project Manager Jeff Orr at jeorr@uabmc.edu and cc’d to sheywood@ghafari.com and mfreeman@ghafari.com to expedite the review process with a hard-copy of the submittal and two flash drives to be delivered within 24 hours.

 

UAB Offsite Reprocessing Center

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

Project No.: H245003

 

 

  1. SCOPE OF WORK:

 

The project consists of a new 8,000 SF prefabricated, owner-provided modular offsite sterile processing building to support UAB’s surgical services.  The scope of work includes site work to support the new modular building, structural foundations, architectural canopies, stairs, and ramps, as well as fire sprinkler and electrical infrastructure to support the new modular building. The construction budget is anticipated to be between $3,000,000 and $3,500,000.

 

The work will be performed under a single Prime General Contractor who will coordinate the work of this project.  Particular and specific care will be required to coordinate complex shutdowns, limit disturbances and follow strict Infection Controls and Interim Life Safety Measures (ICRA/ILSM) requirements for the protection of patients, family and staff. The Prime General Contractors seeking to be pre-qualified will require experience with similar size and type hospital projects performed in and adjacent to an operating hospital environment and with the implementation and maintenance of infection control measures, interim life safety measures, coordinating shutdowns, and maintaining a clean and organized job site in an operating hospital. The General Contractor must have experience with representative projects as a General Contractor (not as a Construction Manager, Program Manager, etc.)

 

 

  1. PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Prime General Contractor bidders interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. A copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be included in pre-qualification submittal.

 

Only bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process and that have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the Project.  Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package must be received by the Owner’s Project Manager no later than 4:00 PM Central Time, August 30, 2024 after which no further requests will be considered.

 

Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request sent by email or scanned into an email to sheywood@ghafari.com, copy mfreeman@ghafari.com and jeorr@uabmc.edu. Any addenda to the prequalification requirements will be issued to documented prime contractors only.

 

The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent prime contractor bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective prime contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification, on or about September 06, 2024.

 

The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in applications, extend or abandon the pre-qualification process, should the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted thereby.

 

Progress Design and Construction Documents:

Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans and specifications may be examined at the following location beginning September 06, 2024:

 

Architect:

Ghafari Associates

2170 Highland Ave S

Suite 220

Birmingham, AL 35205

Phone:  205-203-4611

Contact: Scott Heywood

Email: sheywood@ghafari.com

 

 

  1. BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDERS

 

Documents:

Bid documents will be available at the following locations after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given.  Drawings and specifications may be examined at; ALGX Digital Plan Room, http://www.algraphics.com, 2801 5th Ave, South, Birmingham, AL 35233: Dodge Data & Analytics, http://www.construction.com, 2860 S State Hwy 161, Ste 160 #501, Grand Prairie, TX  75052-7361; at the AGC Internet Plan Room, 5000 Grantswood Road Suite 100, Irondale, AL 35210; at the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority, http://www.bcia1.org, 601 37th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222; and at the Construction Market Data, http://www.cmdgroup.com, 30 Technology Pkwy, South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092-2912.

 

Bonds:

A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.

 

Bids:

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any bidder in accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). The Bid Date is September 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35294. Bids shall be clearly identified on the exterior of the package with the bidder’s name, address, State license number, the name of the project being bid, time and place of the bid opening. Sealed bids shall be properly identified.

 

On the date of the bid opening, bids may be hand delivered or received by Express Service mail to the Office of Jeff Orr, Project Manager Facilities and Capital Projects, 2020 Building, 2020 University Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama  35233, until 12:00 noon.  After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening.  Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified.  All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on September 26, 2024 (the date and time set for the receipt of bids) will be returned unopened.

 

Nonresident Prime Contractor Bidders:

Under Section 39-3-5, Code of Alabama, 1975, nonresident prime contractor bidders must accompany any written bid documents with a written opinion of an attorney licensed to practice law in such nonresident prime contractor bidder’s state of domicile as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the law of the state to its own business entities whose principal place of business are in that state in the letting of any or all public contracts. Resident prime contractors in Alabama, as defined in Section 39-2-12, are granted preference over nonresident prime contractors in awarding of contracts in the same manner and to the same extent as provided by the laws of the state of domicile of the nonresident.

 

Fire Alarm Work:

In accordance with Title 34, Chapter 33A (the ACT), of the Code of Alabama 1975, bidders for fire alarm work of this project, if any, must include with their bid evidence of licensure as required by the ACT by including with the bid submittal a valid State Fire Marshal’s permit.

 

  1. PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is currently scheduled to be held at 1:00 PM CST on September 11, 2024 at UAB Hospital Facilities 2020 Building, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35233. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.

 

 

 

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ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION

And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS

from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS

 

Pre-qualification submittals will be received by the Owner’s Representative/Project Manager, Darren Kruty on behalf of Office of the Chief Facilities Officer, UAB Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35249 until 4:00 PM Central Time,

Thursday, September 5, 2024. The original and two (2) flash drives with duplicates of submittals are required for pre-qualification approval; however, email transmission copies may be transmitted to the Project Manager at dkruty@uabmc.edu and copied to rachelh@bparchitects.com to expedite the review process with a hard-copy of the submittal and two flash drives to be delivered within 24 hours.

 

UAB HOSPITAL – Wallace Tumor Institute

Basement PET/CT

For The

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

UAB Project No.: H235013

 

 

  1. SCOPE OF WORK:

 

The project consists of the renovation of a 470 SF imaging room which will hold a new PET/CT. To serve the new PET/CT, a 575 SF shell space will be built out to provide Uptake treatment rooms, storage, and a restroom. These new rooms will be constructed with means to shield from radiation. Additionally, an existing 375 SF room will be subdivided to provide a new Mechanical/Equipment room. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, new partitions, ceilings, finishes, concrete patching, plumbing, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, HVAC, electrical work, and equipment installation coordination. The construction budget is anticipated to be between $750,000 and $1,250,000.

 

The work will be performed under a single Prime General Contractor who will coordinate the work of this project. Particular and specific care will be required to coordinate complex shutdowns, limit disturbances and follow strict Infection Control and Interim Life Safety Measures (ICRA/ILSM) requirements for the protection of patients, family, and staff. The Prime General Contractors seeking to be pre-qualified will require experience with similar size and type hospital projects performed in and adjacent to an operating hospital environment and with the implementation and maintenance of infection control measures, interim life safety measures, coordinating shutdowns, and maintaining a clean and organized job site in an operating hospital. The General Contractor must have experience with representative projects as a General Contractor (not as a Construction Manager, Program Manager, etc.)

 

 

  1. PRIME CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Prime contractor bidders interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. A copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be included in pre-qualification submittal.

 

Only prime contractor bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process and that have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid/perform work for the Project.  Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package must be received by the Owner’s Project Manager no later than 4:00 PM Central Time, September 5, 2024 after which no further requests will be considered.

 

Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request. Any addendums to the prequalification requirements will be issued to documented prime contractors only.

 

The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent prime contractor bidders relative to the requirements of the Project.  Each prospective prime contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification, on or about September 17, 2024.

 

The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in applications, extend or abandon the pre-qualification process, should the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted thereby.

 

Progress Design and Construction Documents:

Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans and specifications may be examined at the following location:

 

Architect:

Birchfield Penuel Architects

2805 Crescent Avenue, Suite 200

Birmingham, Alabama  35209

Ms. Stacy Williams

205-870-1876

stacyw@bparchitects.com

 

 

  1. BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDERS

 

Documents:

After notice to pre-qualified bidders is given, the pre-qualified prime contractor bidders may obtain bid documents from the Architect (see address above) upon deposit of $100.00 per set. The deposit is refundable in full on the first two (2) sets issued to each prime general contractor bidder upon return of documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening.  Additional sets for pre-qualified prime contractor bidders, subcontractors, vendors, or dealers may be obtained upon payment of the same deposit.  The deposit for additional sets shall be refunded less the cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution, upon return of the documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening.

 

Bid documents will be available at the following locations after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given. Drawings and specifications may be examined at the Office of the Architect; and electronically at ConstructConnect and Dodge Data & Analytics.

 

Bonds:

A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.

 

Bids:

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any bidder in accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). The Bid Date is October 31, 2024 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35294. Bids shall be clearly identified on the exterior of the package with the bidder’s name, address, State license number, the name of the project being bid, time and place of the bid opening. Sealed bids shall be properly identified.

 

Proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the date of the bid opening at the Office of Darren Kruty, Project Manager Facilities and Capital Projects, 2020 Building, 2020 University Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, until 12:00 noon.  After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on

October 31, 2024 will be returned unopened.

 

Fire Alarm Work

In accordance with Title 34, Chapter 33A, of the Code of Alabama 1975, bidders for fire alarm work of this project, if any, must include with their bid, evidence of licensure as required by the act, by including with the bid submittal, a valid State Fire Marshal’s permit.

 

 

  1. PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00 am at UAB Hospital Facilities 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35233. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.

 

 

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ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION

And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS

from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS

 

Pre-qualification submittals will be received by the Owner’s Representative/Project Manager,

Jeff Orr on behalf of Office of the Chief Facilities Officer, UAB Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35249 until 4:00 PM Central Time, Friday,  August 28, 2024. The original and two (2) flash drives with duplicates of submittals are required for pre-qualification approval; however, email transmission copies may be transmitted to the Project Manager at jeorr@uabmc.edu and copied to rachelh@bparchitects.com to expedite the review process with a hard-copy of the submittal and two flash drives to be delivered within 24 hours.

 

UAB HOSPITAL – HSROC BRACHYTHERAPY RENOVATION

For The

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

UAB Project No.:  H245010

 

 

  1. SCOPE OF WORK:

 

The project consists of renovation of a 665 square foot SF imaging room which will serve UAB’s Brachytherapy patients. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, new partitions, ceilings, finishes, concrete patching, plumbing, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, HVAC, electrical work, and equipment installation coordination. The construction budget is anticipated to be between $400,000 and $500,000.

 

The work will be performed under a single Prime General Contractor who will coordinate the work of this project. Particular and specific care will be required to coordinate complex shutdowns, limit disturbances and follow strict Infection Control and Interim Life Safety Measures (ICRA/ILSM) requirements for the protection of patients, family, and staff. The Prime General Contractors seeking to be pre-qualified will require experience with similar size and type hospital projects performed in and adjacent to an operating hospital environment and with the implementation and maintenance of infection control measures, interim life safety measures, coordinating shutdowns, and maintaining a clean and organized job site in an operating hospital. The General Contractor must have experience with representative projects as a General Contractor (not as a Construction Manager, Program Manager, etc.)

 

 

  1. PRIME CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Prime contractor bidders interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. A copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be included in pre-qualification submittal.

 

Only prime contractor bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process and that have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid/perform work for the Project.  Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package must be received by the Owner’s Project Manager no later than 4:00 PM Central Time, August 28, 2024 after which no further requests will be considered.

 

Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request. Any addendums to the prequalification requirements will be issued to documented prime contractors only.

 

The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent prime contractor bidders relative to the requirements of the Project.  Each prospective prime contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification, on or about

August 30, 2024.

 

The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in applications, extend or abandon the pre-qualification process, should the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted thereby.

 

Progress Design and Construction Documents:

Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans and specifications may be examined at the following location:

 

Architect:

Birchfield Penuel Architects

2805 Crescent Avenue, Suite 200

Birmingham, Alabama  35209

Ms. Stacy Williams

205-870-1876

stacyw@bparchitects.com

 

 

  1. BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDERS

 

Documents:

After notice to pre-qualified bidders is given, the pre-qualified prime contractor bidders may obtain bid documents from the Architect (see address above) upon deposit of $100.00 per set. The deposit is refundable in full on the first two (2) sets issued to each prime general contractor bidder upon return of documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Additional sets for pre-qualified prime contractor bidders, subcontractors, vendors, or dealers may be obtained upon payment of the same deposit. The deposit for additional sets shall be refunded less the cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution, upon return of the documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening.

 

Bid documents will be available at the following locations after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given. Drawings and specifications may be examined at the Office of the Architect; and electronically at ConstructConnect and Dodge Data & Analytics.

 

Bonds:

A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.

 

Bids:

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any bidder in accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). The Bid Date is October 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35294. Bids shall be clearly identified on the exterior of the package with the bidder’s name, address, State license number, the name of the project being bid, time and place of the bid opening. Sealed bids shall be properly identified.

 

Proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the date of the bid opening at the Office of Jeffry Orr, Project Manager Facilities and Capital Projects, 2020 Building, 2020 University Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on October 17, 2024 will be returned unopened.

 

Fire Alarm Work

In accordance with Title 34, Chapter 33A, of the Code of Alabama 1975, bidders for fire alarm work of this project, if any, must include with their bid, evidence of licensure as required by the act, by including with the bid submittal, a valid State Fire Marshal’s permit.

 

 

  1. PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:00 am at UAB Hospital Facilities, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35233. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.

 

 

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INVITATION TO BID

 

Sealed Bids for construction of the Paul B. Krebs Water Treatment Plant – Sodium Hypochlorite Conversion will be received at the office of The Water Works and Sewer Board of Anniston, Alabama, (Owner), 931 Noble Street, Suite 100, Anniston, AL 36201, until 10 a.m., local time, on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Any Bids received after the specified time will not be considered.

 

Bids will then be publicly opened and read.

 

The Project contemplated consists of:

 

  1. Installation of new polyethylene hypochlorite tanks and corresponding instrumentation and sensors.

 

  1. Installation of a new steel canopy over the hypochlorite tanks along with lighting system.

 

  1. Construction of a new concrete slab and equipment pads for the new hypochlorite tanks.

 

  1. Demolition of an existing chlorine scrubber, concrete slab, and masonry screen wall surrounding the scrubber.

 

  1. Installation of a new chemical fill panel.

 

  1. Installation of a new emergency shower and eye wash station including required plumbing modifications.

 

  1. Installation of new chemical feed pumps, piping, instrumentation, and chemical injection vault.

 

  1. Relocation of existing generator, including reconnection to the existing power system.

 

  1. Relocation and reconnection of the existing gas line and meter entering the water treatment plant.

 

The Work will be substantially completed within 270 days and completed in all respects within 300 calendar days from the date when the Contract Times commence to run.

 

Bidding Documents may be examined at the Engineer’s office, Jacobs, 1 Perimeter Park South, Suite 315 N, Birmingham, Alabama 35243. Electronic Bidding Documents may be viewed and downloaded by registering with QuestCDN online at www.questcdn.com. To view and download digital documents for this project at QuestCDN.com, login or sign up for a free membership within the website’s Bidders Tab. Navigate to the digital bidding documents by inputting the Quest Project No. 9240269 on the Project Search page. The digital bidding documents can be viewed for free or downloaded for a non-refundable charge of $22. Any addenda will be posted digitally on the project’s website via QuestCDN.com. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to print hard copies of the sets. No partial sets, individual pages, or drawing sheets will be provided.

 

Each Bid must be submitted on the prescribed Bid Form and accompanied by Bid security as prescribed in the Instructions to Bidders.

 

The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish the additional bond(s) and insurance prescribed in the Bidding Documents.

 

The Owner will only accept Proposals from contractors duly licensed by the Alabama State Licensing Board for General Contractors as required by applicable Alabama law, including without limitation Ala. Code § 34-8-1, et seq., Bidders’ Alabama General Contractor License Number shall appear on the outside of the envelope containing such bid prior to opening.

 

For information concerning the proposed Work, contact Dustin Harris, Jacobs, 205-960-3788.

 

Attendance at a prebid conference will be a mandatory requirement of submitting a Bid for this Project. The mandatory prebid meeting will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the office of the Owner (931 Noble Street, Suite 100, Anniston, AL). The meeting will be followed by a visit to the site.

 

Owner’s right is reserved to reject all Bids or any Bid not conforming to the intent and purpose of the Bidding Documents.

 

In compliance with the BEASON-HAMMON ALABAMA TAXPAYER AND CITIZEN ACT, the successful bidder will be required to submit proof of Immigration Compliance as the law applies. The following language is required by § 31- 13-9 (k) Code of Alabama 1975 to be placed in all contracts covered by the Act: “By signing this contract, the contracting parties affirm, for the duration of the agreement, that they will not violate federal immigration law or knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien within the state of Alabama. Furthermore, a contracting party found to be in violation of this provision shall be deemed in breach of the agreement and shall be responsible for all damages resulting therefrom.”

 

The Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Anniston, Alabama

Clif Osborne

Project Manager

 

 

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

 

THE WATER WORKS BOARD OF

THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM

 

SARDIS ROAD REINFORCEMENT

 

Project Number(s):  P.04209

Capital Budget Number(s):  1D & 1E

 

Sealed Bids for a water main reinforcement project will be received by The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham, System Development Department, 3600 First Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama until 9:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, September 5, 2024. The Sealed Bids will be opened and read at 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, September 5, 2024, by System Development Department staff in the System Development Conference Room on the Second Floor of the Main Campus Building located at 3600 First Avenue, North in Birmingham, Alabama. Each Prospective Bidder will be able to listen to the Bid Opening via conference call [Number: 1-888-278-0296 / Access Code: 2875407]. Bids received after 9:00 a.m. local time on date aforementioned will be rejected and returned unopened.

 

The Work consists of, but is not limited to, the installation of approximately 8,730’ of 12” DICL “Zinc Coated” pipe; 120’ of 8” DICL “Zinc Coated” pipe; 510’ of 16” HDPE pipe (carrier pipe) at creek crossing; 3 water services; and other miscellaneous associated items as necessary to complete the Work along Sardis Road, located in unincorporated Jefferson County, Alabama.

 

This project is supported, in whole or in part, by Federal Award #SLFRP 1176, awarded to Jefferson County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

 

Bids shall be based on unit price items and lump sum items as indicated on the Bid Form

(Section 00410).

 

Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Manager – System Development Department, The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham, 3600 First Avenue, North, Birmingham, AL 35222.

 

Bidders may obtain one (1) complete set of Bidding Documents from the office of the Manager -System Development Department, The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available to any Bidder. Neither the OWNER nor the ENGINEER will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including any addenda, obtained from other sources. No Bidder may withdraw or alter his bid within ninety (90) calendar days after the actual date of the Bid Opening.

 

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, August 22, 2024, in the Meter Department Conference Room, 1st Floor Main Office Building (3600 1st Avenue North). All Prospective Bidders are required to attend the Pre-Bid Conference. The purpose of the Pre-Bid Conference is to raise questions pertaining to the Bidding Documents and Contract Documents and for the OWNER or its representatives to clarify any points. Bids will NOT BE ACCEPTED from any Prospective Bidder who does not attend the Pre-Bid Conference via conference call. HUB Program Acknowledgement (HUB Form 1), HUB Compliance Form (HUB Form 2), HUB Resource Engagement Form (HUB Form 3), HUB Subcontractor Performance Form (HUB Form 5) and HUB Subcontractor Utilization Form (HUB Form 6) of Section 00451 HUB Program must be submitted at the Bid Opening as shown above.

 

Each Prospective Bidder is required to visit the site(s) at which the Work is to be performed. The OWNER will not conduct a site visit with the Prospective Bidders.

 

Each Bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid not to exceed $10,000.00 in the form and subject to conditions provided for in Section 00435, Bid Bond.

 

The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor & Material Payment Bond each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Award.

 

Bidders shall comply with all statutory requirements in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders.  Bids will only be received from CONTRACTORS who are licensed by the State of Alabama.

 

Contract time of commencement and completion will be in accordance with the Agreement.

 

The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham (“BWWB”) has adopted a voluntary Historically Underutilized Business (“HUB”) Program designed to encourage the participation of HUB firms in construction projects. To that end, the BWWB will never exclude any firm from participation in, deny any person benefits of, or otherwise discriminate in connection with the award and performance of BWWB contracts based on social or economic status. Historically Underutilized Business (HUB): a business formed for the purpose of making a profit and is at least 51% owned, operated and/or controlled by one or more American citizens or permanent resident aliens who are a: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE); Women Business Enterprise (WBE); or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) [herein sometimes collectively referred to as a HUB].

 

It is the intent of the BWWB to foster competition among contractors, suppliers and vendors that will result in better quality and more economical services for the BWWB. Under this program, the BWWB has established a goal of 30% participation of HUB firms for services required for BWWB construction projects. The BWWB’s stated goal will not be the determining factor in construction contract awards; rather bidders must demonstrate compliance with the Good Faith Efforts, more particularly outlined in the HUB Program, toward meeting said goal.

 

Failure on the part of a bidder to fully submit the information required herein may be considered by the BWWB in evaluating whether the bidder is responsive to bid requirements.

 

Alabama Code §31-13-9 (1975) provides that as a condition for the award of any Contract by The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham (“BWWB”), a business entity or employer that employs one or more employees within the State of Alabama shall provide documentation of enrollment in the E-Verify program.

 

Each Prospective Bidder must read and acknowledge compliance with Section 00200a ARPA Federal Award Terms and Conditions. The compliance acknowledgement must be complete in its entirety and must be included with the Prospective Bidder’s Bid (NO EXCEPTIONS).

 

Each Prospective Bidder must read and acknowledge compliance with Section 00200b ARPA Civil Rights Certification Requirements. The compliance acknowledgement must be complete in its entirety and must be included with the Prospective Bidder’s Bid (NO EXCEPTIONS).

 

Each Prospective Bidder must read and acknowledge compliance with Section 00200c ARPA Lobbying Certification / Disclosure. The compliance acknowledgement must be complete in its entirety and must be included with the Prospective Bidder’s Bid (NO EXCEPTIONS).

 

Each Prospective Bidder must complete Section 00200d Certification Regarding Debarment. The Certification must be complete in its entirety and must be included with the Prospective Bidder’s

Bid (NO EXCEPTIONS).

 

Each Prospective Bidder must complete Section 00200e Certification Regarding EEO Requirements.  The Certification must be complete in its entirety and must be included with the Prospective Bidder’s Bid (NO EXCEPTIONS).

 

Each Prospective Bidder must complete Section 00200f Certification Regarding AIS Requirements.  The Certification must be complete in its entirety and must be included with the Prospective Bidder’s Bid (NO EXCEPTIONS).

 

Each Prospective Bidder must comply with Section 00452 Non-Discrimination Policy, while conducting business or participating in events or activities for the OWNER. Each Prospective

Bidder shall maintain an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation at all times.

 

Each Prospective Bidder must read, understand, and adhere to the requirements of Section 00740 Wage Determination Schedule relative to the minimum prevailing wage rates mandated by the applicable state labor department or other authority having jurisdiction (NO EXCEPTIONS). Each Prospective Bidder is required to make sure his or her Subcontractor(s) understand the minimum prevailing wage rates for the work location.

 

Each Prospective Bidder must read and provide documentation relative to the “Request for Company Product and Service Information Letter” and complete the “EEO Report Form” document for the corporation, partnership, joint venture, etc. submitting a bid included at the end of the Section 00200 Instruction to Bidders. These two (2) items must be included with the Prospective Bidder’s Bid [Section 00200g and Section 00200h].

 

Each Prospective Bidder shall read and understand the Alabama Department of Revenue’s (ADOR’s) sales and use tax exemption policy pursuant to Act 2013-205 Section 1(g)  [CONTRACTOR accounts for the sales tax not included in the Bid Form by submitting an Accounting of Sales Tax – Attachment to BWWB Bid Form].  Failure to provide an accounting of sales tax shall render the Bid non-responsive. Other than determining responsiveness, sales tax accounting shall not affect the bid pricing nor be considered in the determination of the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. After Notice of Award, Prime Contractor and Subcontractor(s) licensed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must comply with ADOR reporting requirements for the duration of the project. For further information see Section 00409, Alabama Department of Revenue-Sales and Use Tax Exemption, Section 00200 Instruction to Bidders (Article 33) and refer to paragraph 6.10 in the Supplementary Conditions.

 

If a Contract is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder, who has neither been disqualified nor rejected pursuant to these Contract Documents, and whose Bid based on an evaluation by the OWNER indicates that the award will be in the best interest of the project and will result in the lowest overall cost to the OWNER for completion of the project. Unless extended by OWNER, a Contract will be awarded within ninety (90) calendar days after the day of the opening of Bids.

 

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, the right to waive irregularities or to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the OWNER.

 

Owner:

The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham

3600 First Avenue North

Birmingham, Alabama 35222

 

Primary Contact:

Mr. Douglass W. Stockham, IV, P.E.

Telephone: (205) 244-4186

Facsimile: (205) 244-4686

E-mail: doug.stockham@bwwb.org

 

Secondary Contact:

Ms. Janice Acoff

Telephone: (205) 244-4265

Facsimile: (205) 244-4765

E-mail: janice.acoff@bwwb.org

 

 

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

 

DATE: August 1, 2024

FROM: Jefferson County Commission

General Services Department, Room 1

716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North

Birmingham, Alabama 35203

 

The General Services department on behalf of the Jefferson County Commission is conducting the A/E services selection process for the described Project.

 

PROJECT TITLE: Jefferson County 2121 Building Architectural Design for Interior Renovations

PROJECT LOCATION:  2121 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, AL 35203

PROJECT ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: TBD

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: August 28, 2024, 2:00 pm

 

This project consists of design and construction of various floors at the Jefferson County 2121 Building. The overall project is for remodeling of selected floors. The full design scope includes the development and preparation of programming and conceptual plans, space designs, plans and specifications, preparation of bid documents, assistance in the bid process, and construction and warranty phase administration for private and open office space, meeting rooms, and support space. Architectural and Engineering design services shall include plans for comprehensive demolition of interior architecture spaces and replacement with new interior architectural design and new finishes, new systems design (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, technology, and telecommunications), and office systems furnishings design and specification.

 

General requirements:  The A/E shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of the engineering and design work; construction documents shall be signed and “sealed” by the responsible registered professional architect(s) and engineer(s).

 

The A/E shall coordinate with the appropriate public utility companies and commissions, if required, to prepare connection designs according to the applicable guidelines. Submissions shall be prepared (and revised and resubmitted, if necessary) for securing approvals, class of service, permits, and service hook-ups.

 

The work shall comply with all applicable City of Birmingham, Jefferson County, State of Alabama, federal codes and regulations; and applicable utility provider, construction industry and ASHRAE standards, requirements, and guidelines.

 

The work shall conform with the “to be established” project budget and scope, once finalized, throughout planning, design, and construction.

 

The A/E shall make site visits, attend meetings, produce meeting minutes, make presentations, utilize the services of consultants, and submit required deliverables as necessary to execute specific parts of the work ‘to be established’ and in the Contract and the Scope of Work for the project. The A/E will be available to perform optional construction phase services at the agreed upon rate, if so requested by the Jefferson County Commission.

 

If you would like to be considered for this Project, please provide four complete copies of your submission documentation for the Project to our office by the deadline indicated above. Minority, women and disabled veteran-owned enterprises (DBE) are encouraged to apply. Significant local participation is recommended for engineering services for firms outside the State of Alabama. All qualification submissions shall be made in hard copy, bound 8 1/2 x 11 format with project and firm identification on cover stock.

 

Please include the following items in your packet and identify each specific qualification request identifiable by associated item numbers and tabbed accordingly below:

 

Qualification Package

 

  1. Approach. A general statement of the firm’s approach to each of the project packages with particular focus on distinguishing characteristics or services.

 

  1. Work proposed to be performed. A discussion of the firms understanding of the scope of services to be provided and the major work tasks to be performed.

 

  1. Key personnel. A list of the proposed project team assigned to this project and their roles, previous related experience, education, date that person joined the firm.

 

  1. Relevant experience. A statement of the firm’s relevant experience, including a brief description of projects similar in scope and size as the proposed project, include project title, dates work was performed, construction value, client contact information.

 

  1. List of Proposed Engineers/Technology Consultants. Provide a list of proposed engineers/technology consultants the firm plans to use for each specific package for this project. Include their statements of qualifications, profiles and lists of previous experience with projects similar in scope, value, and size, and current client contact information.  It is imperative that the technology consultant have previous experience in recording, storing and retrieving job applicant screening and testing data.

 

  1. Certificate of Insurance. Submit copy of firm’s certificate of insurance.

 

  1. Include statement of DBE status. Is your firm a “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise”; Minority, women or disabled veteran-owned enterprise? Include statement of DBE status for each identified sub consultant/engineer listed for each package if applicable.

 

All questions regarding this project and submittal of the Statements of Qualification shall be directed to Trisha Hill, Committee Chair at email address trisha.hill@jccal.org. Any contact with the selection committee team members other than Ms. Hill may disqualify the firm’s proposal from consideration.

 

 

 

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BID PROPOSAL FOR VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES

 

Notice is hereby given by the City of Talladega that Sealed Bids will be accepted on or before 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the City of Talladega, located at 255 South Street West, Talladega, AL 35160, for the goods and services listed below. Bids will be opened and read in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above-referenced date and time. Information Packets may be obtained by emailing requests to talladegabids@talladega.com. Contact Andrea Garrett with any questions at 256-362-8186 ext. 1078 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

 

Aviation Jet Fuel

Fleet Maintenance

Ground Maintenance- Water Facilities

HVAC Maintenance

Oak Hill Cemetery

Nusiance Overgrown Lots

Personal Protective Equipment – Fire Fighter Equipment

Petroleum

Stone Products

Water Treatment Chemicals

Water Construction Supplies

Work Uniforms

 

 

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FINAL PY 2023 (JULY 1, 2023-JUNE 30, 2024)

ACTION PLAN-ONE YEAR USE OF FUNDS SUMMARY

30 DAY COMMENT PERIOD

 

CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

 

In accordance with 24 CFR Part 91, the City of Birmingham’s (“the City’s) Community Development Department is hereby publishing its Program Year (PY) 2024-2025 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025) Action Plan One Year Use of Funds Submission for citizen comments for a period of at least Thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this publication.  The summary is published in order to afford affected citizens an opportunity to examine the contents and to submit comments relating thereto.

 

All activities’ proposed allocations will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts.

 

Copies of the City’s Final PY 2024-2025 Action Plan-One Year Use of Funds are available for review in the City’s Community Development Department, 710 North 20th Street, Room 1000, Birmingham, Alabama from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays and is posted on the City website-Community Development Department webpage at www.birminghamal.gov/community-development.

 

All interested parties who desire to submit written comments regarding the City’s development of its Final PY 2024-2025 Action Plan-One Year Use of Funds submission may do so by mail addressing them to Dr. Meghan V. Thomas, Director; Community Development Department; 710 North 20th Street, 10th Floor City Hall; Birmingham, Alabama 35203 or by email at housingandcommunityinfo@birminghamal.gov. Persons needing special assistance (such as translated materials or a draft copy of the report) or a reasonable accommodation to provide comments, please contact the City of Birmingham at housingandcommunityinfo@birminghamal.gov or (205) 254-2309. Please include, “Action Plan Request”, in the e-mail subject line.

 

ALL WRITTEN COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT THE REFERENCED ADDRESS NO LATER THAN AUGUST 4, 2024, BY 4:00 P.M. TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY’S FINAL PY 2024 ACTION PLAN ONE-YEAR USE OF FUNDS SUBMISSION.

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION PLAN BUDGET

 

July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025

 

PY 2024 Community Development Block Grant

$  5,760,968.00

 

PY 2024 Anticipated Program Income:

$  50,000.00

 

CDBG Total:

$  5,810,968.00

 

PY 2024 HOME Grant:

$  1,122,100.00

 

PY 2024 Anticipated HOME Program Income:

$    100,000.00

 

HOME Total:

$  1,222,100.00

 

PY 2024 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG):

$    518,372.00

 

PY 2024 HOPWA Grant:

$  1,788,325.00

 

TOTAL

$  9,339,765.00

 

PROJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)

 

PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION

 

Administrative Funds (20% cap)

$  1,122,193.60

 

One Roof

$  40,000.00

 

PROJECT: REPAYMENTS OF SECTION 108 LOAN

 

Section 108 Loan Principal

$  60,000.00

 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

 

Rev Birmingham

$  120,000.00

 

Urban Impact

$  220,000.00

 

Small Business Loan

$  250,000.00

 

Roebuck Revitalization YMCA

$  500,000.00

 

Façade Improvement Program

$  210,000.00

 

HOUSING REHABILITATION

 

Program Cost

$  890,000.00

 

Single-Family Rehabilitation Program

$  1,000,000.00

 

Christian Service Mission

$  170,000.00

 

House Proud

$  100,000.00

 

Power UP

$  47,129.20

 

Disability Rights and Resources

$  200,000.00

 

Acquisition

$  10,000.00

 

PUBLIC SERVICES (15% cap)

 

Homeless Programs:

 

Men

 

Cooperative Downtown Ministries

$  55,300.00

 

Women

 

First Light, Inc.

$  60,000.00

 

Pathways/Day Center

$  50,000.00

 

Pathways Stepping- Stones/Overnight Shelter

$  30,000.00

 

YWCA

$  50,000.00

 

Changed Lives Christian Center

$  25,000.00

 

Supportive Services:

 

Bridge Ministries

$  16,000.00

 

Jimmie Hale Mission

$  56,500.00

 

Other Public Services:

 

Employment and Housing Assistance

 

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center

$  25,000.00

 

Birmingham Urban League

$  50,000.00

 

Fair Housing Center of Northern Alabama

$  45,000.00

 

Help 2 Others Foundation

$  29,142.00

 

Jefferson State Community College

$  35,000.00

 

Legal Services of Alabama

$  90,000.00

 

Food for Our Journey

$  25,600.00

 

Be Kind Birmingham

$  2,278.85

 

Children/Youth Development/Senior Citizens

 

Childcare Resources, Inc.

$  20,000.00

 

Children’s Village, Inc.

$  55,000.00

 

Girls Inc.

$  35,000.00

 

Pathway’s Early Learning Center

$  15,000.00

 

Positive Maturity, Inc.-East Lake

$  27,000.00

 

Rose Garden Adult Day Services, Inc.

$  25,000.00

 

PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE

 

Broadband

$  10,000.00

 

Public Facilities & Infrastructure

$  39,824.35

 

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME)

 

ADMINISTRATION- 10%

$  122,210.00

 

CHDO ACTIVITIES- 15%

$  183,315.00

 

Down Payment Assistance

$  500,000.00

 

Home Buyer/ Rental

$  416,575.00

 

PROJECT: EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM (ESG)

 

Street Outreach Essential Services & Maintenance Operation Emergency Shelter

 

Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Inc.

$  60,000.00

 

Pathways/Day Center

$    60,000.00

 

One Roof-Street Outreach

$    20,000.00

 

Pathways Stepping -Stones/Overnight Shelter

$    40,000.00

 

Pathways Early Learning Center

$  25,000.000

 

Pathways Warming Station

$  20,000.00

 

Family Connection

$  85,494.10

 

AIDS AL Way Station

$  30,000.00

 

First Light, Inc.

$  55,000.000

 

HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION

 

Bridge Ministries

$  50,000.00

 

RAPID RE-HOUSING

 

YWCA RR FVC & IHH

$  34,000.00

 

ADMINISTRATION (7.5%):

$  38,877.90

 

PROJECT:  HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA)

 

AIDS ALABAMA, INC.

 

Rental Assistance/TBRA

$  410,000.00

 

Rental Assistance/STRMU

$  70,000.00

 

Supportive Services

$  538,598.00

 

Operating Costs

$  520,894.50

 

Resource Identification

$  70,000.00

 

Sponsor Administration (7%)

$  125,182.75

 

ADMINISTRATION (Grantee) (3%)

$  53,649.75

 

 

GRAND TOTAL

$  9,765,934.00

 

 

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PUBLIC NOTICE

 

NOTICE: The manufactured dwelling located at 4631 Elfreth Johnson Rd is now abandoned and will be sold by private sealed bid auction. To inspect the dwelling and submit a sealed bid, call Diana Valdez, 205-968-1640 ext. 3, by 9:00 am on August 14, 2024. The dwelling community owner may bid on the dwelling. Bids will be unsealed, and the winning bidder will be announced on August 28, 2024, at 10:30 am at the dwelling location noted here.

 

  1. Lot 31 Lexas Leonard

 

 

 

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Notice is hereby given that on   Aug 12, 2024  U-Haul Company of Northern Alabama will Sell under the contractual landlords lien process by Online auction the following storage units. The goods to be sold are generally described as household goods.

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Comedian Eunice Elliott Opens Up About Her Love for Hosting Open Mic Nights

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Eunice Elliott hosting the monthly Open Mic Night at the StarDome Comedy Club in Hoover, Alabama. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times

As a heavy rain pours outside the StarDome Comedy Club in Hoover, Alabama, on a warm July evening, the Broadway Room inside the venue is packed with dozens waiting to enjoy the monthly Open Mic Night, a showcase of comedians, some of whom have traveled from as far as Atlanta, Georgia, to perform. Several in the audience are in attendance not for the comedians but for the host — Eunice Elliott.

For the next two hours, Elliott, herself a popular comedian, is the constant for the show, opening with a monologue, introducing the performers, riffing in between acts, and engaging with the audience.

Rick and Amanda James from Hoover are among those who say they’ve come for Elliott. The couple came to their first open mic in June, came back again in July, and will be there again for the 7 p.m. show on August 29.

“[Elliott] is so funny, she’s beautiful, she’s hilarious. We love to come watch her. This is our second time at the StarDome ,” said Amanda James, speaking about her and her husband. “She just keeps it real, very authentic. She is very relatable. The stories she tells and the jokes she tells are relatable. Her energy is good.”

Her husband Rick said Elliott is easy going, able to reach people where they are: “Even if I’ve had a bad day, she’s going to bring me up with some of her authentic conversation, making people feel like we’re all together.”

The StarDome this summer brought back its Open Mic Night with Elliott as the host for the first time in more than a year. People who come to the show get to hear at least 10 comedians perform. On that rainy Thursday evening, she booked and hosted 13 comedians in the Broadway Room, which holds up to about 75 people.

“A lot of times people don’t like to host, but I really love to host because I’m steering the ship,” Elliott said following the July show. “I would rather be responsible for people’s good time than not.”

Elliott moved the show smoothly across two hours without a break in the comedy.

“Timing is my thing,” she said. “I’m good with timing, and that makes a difference. Timing and flow and giving [comedians] a chance to breathe, … or if energies come down bringing it back up.”

Many Talents

Elliott wears many hats: host/emcee; author; comedian; comedy writer; actress; radio/television personality; podcast host, community activist, speaker to name a few. Before transitioning to stand-up comedy, she was a news anchor for local television station WVTM 13.

“At the time I was still doing the news, when [comedians] would come by the TV station for interviews they would ask, ‘Why don’t you come open for me?’ Then, after they saw me open, they would ask, ‘Can you travel?’ What people don’t realize about the Birmingham comedy scene is that it’s vibrant because of that comedy club, [the StarDome],” said Elliot, who has opened for several big names in comedy who’ve performed in Birmingham — Arsenio Hall, Jay Leno, J Anthony Brown, George Wallace, Finesse Mitchell, Guy Torry, Rodman, Mike Epps, Faizon Love, and others.

“That’s how I got connected with some of my comedy mentors, [including Marlon Wayans], because they would come to the StarDome,” she added. “That really afforded me a lot of opportunities, even though Birmingham historically is not thought of as a major comedy scene.”

Lifetime of Laughter

For Elliott, comedy runs in the family. She is the third of four siblings (two brothers and one sister), and they grew up always telling jokes.

“My whole family is funny,” she said. “We used to play a game called, ‘I Bet You Can’t Make Me Laugh.’ We always entertained each other. I would say that everybody in my family thinks they could be a stand-up comedian. I’m just the only one that tried it.”

Born and raised in Bessemer, Alabama, Elliott attended Jess Lainer High School and the University of Alabama (UA), where she studied journalism and theater.

“I graduated in the 1900s, … mind your business,” she laughed. “When I was at [UA], I focused on a communication degree in sports communication. My first job a week after graduation was at [sports broadcasting channel] ESPN in [Bristol], Connecticut. I stayed there a couple of years working on [the station’s flagship program, SportsCenter], as a production assistant on the smaller segments and game highlights that make up the show. Then I moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and worked for the Tennessee Titans [football team] in media relations.”

From there, Elliott went to Miami, Florida, where she worked for the Orange Bowl Committee, a nonprofit organization that promotes sporting and entertainment events across South Florida. Then she moved to Atlanta, where she worked for a sports agent, Pat Dye Jr., whose dad coached at Auburn University. She then started her own public relations firm and represented professional athletes for 10 years.

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Eunice Elliott inside the StarDome Comedy Club in Hoover, Alabama. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Elliott returned to Birmingham in 2013. During that year, she started at WVTM 13 as the traffic reporter and then was promoted to morning show anchor. “At that point, I was 38 years old, and I had never done television,” she said. “I had done some comedy bits and a little stand-alone segment for them, though, so they reached out to me when they were looking to move someone to the morning show.”

Elliott stayed at the station until 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

She always wanted to write comedy, and she would often frequent comedy shows and rewrite the comedians’ acts. After a tough breakup, though, she became “sad and depressed,” she recalled.

“I was like, ‘What could I do that nobody could ever take from me?’ That’s when I started going to open mics. … It was one of the most natural things I ever did.”

Since that time, Elliott has performed around the country: “There were several open mics at bars around [Birmingham], especially back when I started. … I also performed at the StarDome’s open mic back then, as well.”

What she likes most about being a comedian is, “saying the quiet parts out loud,” she said.

“Either you’re going to say, ‘I think that, too, and that’s why it’s funny,’ or ‘I’ve never thought about that.’ I skew on either side. If I’m making a joke about plucking chin hairs, there are a lot of women who will say, ‘Oh, dang. That’s not something I have figured out how to laugh about yet.’ Now they can because it’s like they’re not alone. It’s a struggle, but it’s not the end of the world,” said Elliott.

“I take things that most people are going through, whether it’s dating, aging, life, career, family, and I just say the quiet part loud or say the part you didn’t realize you felt,” she added.

Eunice Elliott hosting the monthly Open Mic Night at the StarDome Comedy Club in Hoover, Alabama. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

“Appreciation for Home”

While she doesn’t do it often anymore, Elliott has taught classes at the StarDome to help comedians sharpen their skills.

“If someone is thinking about being a comedian, I usually tell them, ‘Don’t think of what could be funny, just share what is funny.’ That’s my number one thing. I noticed that when people first get on stage, they start making up these fantastical ideas that aren’t realistic and don’t really connect with the audience,” she said.

Elliott’s favorite comedians include some of the greats who changed the game, such as George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Dave Chappelle, and Eddie Murphy.

“Now some of my favorite comedians aren’t the most well-known comedians, but [Jeremiah “JJ” Williamson] is great, [Christopher Powell, also known as] Comedian CP. … And I have to put Marlon Wayans on the list pretty high because he’s my comedy mentor.”

Wayans — the youngest sibling in the Wayans Family of entertainers, which includes multihyphenated artists Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Kim Wayans, and Shawn Wayans — is known for his role in the cult classic “White Chicks,” a 2004 film in which he and his brother Marlon are law-enforcement agents who disguise themselves as white women part of an undercover assignment.

“[Marlon Wayans] has supported me for many years, my writing and my comedy. He’s the one who convinced me to move to [Los Angeles, California],” said Elliott, who spent the past year on the West Coast at celebrity news and entertainment outlet TMZ, in addition to doing stand-up comedy, acting, and auditioning.

“I’m a person that enjoys traveling and having good experiences, but I have deep appreciation for home,” she said.

News staff writer Barnett Wright contributed to this report.

Eunice Elliott will host the next Open Mic Thursday at the StarDome on August 29 at 7 p.m., and the club will continue doing the showcase for the foreseeable future on the last Thursday of the month. Individuals who desire to be part of the show are required to submit a video of a previous comedy performance to eunicecomedy@gmail.com in advance; performers are not confirmed to be on the show until they receive a confirmation email.

More Than Just a Host, Eunice Elliott Mentors Those New to Comedy

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Eunice Elliott inside the StarDome Comedy Club in Hoover, Alabama. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times

Long before the audience files into the Broadway Room at the StarDome Comedy Club in Hoover, Alabama, on a July evening, a group of comedians gather in the lobby for guidance. They are in the venue for Open Mic Night and for many this is their first time on stage. Some are nervous, but not for long. They are put at ease by Eunice Elliott, herself a comedian, who will host the show.

“She was brilliant, she was nice to us. She told us how it would go … she talked to us before we went out, she talked to us backstage,” said Randall Arrington, 19, aka Showstopper, from Wylam in Birmingham, who performed that evening. “It helps when folks who have done it a longtime still tell you they get nervous.”

“If someone is thinking about being a comedian, I usually tell them don’t think of what could be funny, just share what is funny,” Elliott told the Birmingham Times in an interview the following morning. “That’s my number one thing.  I noticed that when people first get on stage, they start making up these fantastical ideas that aren’t realistic and don’t really connect with the audience.”

The StarDome Comedy Club this summer brought back its Open Mic Night for the first time in more than a year with Elliott as the host. The shows, on the last Thursday of each month, run approximately two hours and Elliott closely monitors each comedian from backstage.

Eunice Elliott hosting the monthly Open Mic Night at the StarDome Comedy Club in Hoover, Alabama. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

“Any show I’m on I watch,” said the former WVTM 13 morning news anchor. “Most comedians don’t, which is horrible. Let’s say I’m headlining. Or I’m hosting and doing a show like this [open mic] with so many comedians [12]. You need to know what people are saying on stage. You don’t want to go and do similar material and tell the same joke . . . hopefully you can tailor your material to a moment and that comes with time.”

She added, “Also, being a writer and I punch up people’s material for a living, I write with other comedians so I watch everybody’s show, I’m paying attention because it might be something they say … that’s why I enjoy it because it gives me an opportunity to exercise those muscles. I can riff pretty easily, I can do what [comedian] Roy Wood Jr. called ‘get more meat off the bone’ so you might see someone has a great premise or a setup and that either reminds me of something that I can talk about that I do or there is something else I can get off the bone from them.”

With Elliott as host for Open Mic Night at the StarDome people fill the Broadway Room to see more than the comedians who perform. Some in the audience come to see the host as well.

Rick and Amanda James from Hoover are among those who say they’ve come for Elliott. The couple came to their first open mic in June, came back again in July and will be there again for the 7 p.m. show on August 29.

“Eunice is so funny, she’s beautiful. She’s hilarious. We love to come watch her,” said Amanda James, of her and her husband. “She just keeps it real. Very authentic. She is very relatable. The stories she tells and the jokes she tells are relatable. Her energy is good.”

Her husband Rick said Elliott is easy going, able to reach people where they are. “Even if I had a bad day she’s going to bring me up with some of her authentic conversation, making people feel like we’re all together.”

Elliott will host the next Open Mic Thursday, August 29, at 7 p.m., and the club will continue doing it for the foreseeable future on the last Thursday of the month.

People who desire to be a part of the show are required to submit a video of a previous comedy performance to eunicecomedy@gmail.com in advance, and people are not confirmed to be on the show until they receive a confirmation email.

Wally Amos, of ‘Famous Amos’ Cookie Fame, Dies at 88

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Wallace “Wally” Amos, the creator of the cookie empire that took his name and made it famous and who went on to become a children’s literacy advocate, has died. He was 88. (File)

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER | Associated Press

HONOLULU (AP) — Wallace “Wally” Amos, the creator of the cookie empire that took his name and made it famous and who went on to become a children’s literacy advocate, has died. He was 88.

Amos created the Famous Amos cookie empire and eventually lost ownership of the company — as well as the rights to use the catchy Amos name. In his later years, he became a proprietor of a cookie shop called Chip & Cookie in Hawaii, where he moved in 1977.

He died Tuesday at his home in Honolulu, with his wife, Carol, at his side, his children said. He died from complications with dementia, they said.

“With his Panama hat, kazoo, and boundless optimism, Famous Amos was a great American success story, and a source of Black pride,” said a statement from his children, Sarah, Michael, Gregory and Shawn Amos.

They said their dad “inspired a generation of entrepreneurs when he founded the world’s first cookie store” on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles in 1975.

Wally Amos was also co-founder of Uncle Wally’s Muffin Co., whose products are found in stores nationwide. But Amos said the fame never really mattered much to him.

“Being famous is highly overrated anyway,” Amos told The Associated Press in 2007.

His muffin company, based in Shirley, N.Y., was originally founded as Uncle Noname Cookie Co. in 1992, a few years after Amos lost Famous Amos, which still widely uses his name on its products.

Amos had said the Famous Amos cookies sold today are unlike his cookies, which had lots of chocolate, real butter and pure vanilla extract.

“You can’t compare a machine-made cookie with handmade cookie,” he told the AP. “It’s like comparing a Rolls Royce with a Volkswagen.”

Uncle Noname, however, foundered because of debt and problems with its contracted manufacturers.

The company filed for bankruptcy in 1996, abandoned cookies and went into muffins at the suggestion of Amos’ business partner, Lou Avignone.

Inside his now-shuttered Hawaii cookie shop, he sold bite-sized cookies similar to the ones he first sold at the Famous Amos Hollywood store.

Literacy

Amos also was active in promoting reading. His shop, for example, had a reading room with dozens of donated books, and Amos usually spent Saturdays sitting on a rocking chair, wearing a watermelon hat, reading to children.

The former high school dropout penned eight books, served as spokesperson for Literacy Volunteers of America for 24 years and gave motivational talks to corporations, universities and other groups.

Amos earned numerous honors for his volunteerism, including the Literacy Award presented by President George H.W. Bush in 1991.

“Your greatest contribution to your country is not your signature straw hat in the Smithsonian, but the people you have inspired to learn to read,” Bush said.

In one of his books, “Man With No Name: Turn Lemons Into Lemonade,” Amos explained how he lost Famous Amos even before it was sold for $63 million to a Taiwanese company in 1991. Despite robust sales, by 1985, the business was losing money, so Amos brought in outside investors.

“The new owners gobbled up more of my share until all of a sudden, I found I had lost all ownership in the company I founded,” Amos wrote. Before long, the company had changed ownership four times.

Talent Agent

Born in Tallahassee, Florida, Amos moved to New York City at age 12 because of his parents’ divorce. He lived with an aunt, Della Bryant, who taught him how to make chocolate chip cookies.

He later dropped out of high school to join the Air Force before working as a mailroom clerk at the William Morris Agency, where he became a talent agent, working with The Supremes, Simon & Garfunkel and Marvin Gaye before borrowing $25,000 to launch his cookie business.

He was the first Black agent in the business, his son, Shawn Amos, said.

“Our dad taught us the value of hard work, believing in ourselves, and chasing our dreams,” his children’s statement said. “We also know he would love it if you had a chocolate chip cookie today.”

Boating Safety Practices as The Summer Winds Down

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As summer begins to wind down and schools reopen, the weather remains conducive to outdoor activities and last-minute short vacations. Many outdoor activities involve boating, and now many vacations involve excursions centered around partying on different types of yachts. It continues to puzzle me how many individuals get caught up in the idea of water excursions without investigating the safety measures which should be practiced.

Last week’s safety article reviewed some boating safety practices. This week’s article will highlight additional ones that are equally important to practice.

First, make sure your communications devices are charged. Charging communication devices onboard can make an enormous difference when unforeseen situations occur. The ability to contact the coast guard when in distress is crucial. The coast guard monitors very high-frequency radios 24 hours a day to handle emergency situations. So, before embarking on a boating excursion, make sure you have a quality communication device with a high-frequency range.

When children are onboard boats, it’s crucial to take extra safety precautions when embarking on boating trips due to their curious and adventurous nature. (Adobe Stock)

Secondly, avoid risky behavior while boating. Just as risky locations for swimming should be avoided, the same is true while boating. In many situations, visible sign boards indicate the level of danger in certain areas to prevent boaters that are new to the area from venturing into such spots. A careful boater should be able to decipher the meaning of these sign boards and steer away from these areas.

Next, when children are onboard it’s crucial to take extra safety precautions when embarking on boating trips due to their curious and adventurous nature. Parents and guardians should communicate certain vital information to prevent accidents and drowning. An example of this is explaining the importance of a life jacket/vest and how to use it. Also talking about the importance of staying in the safest part of the boat, away from the edge, to prevent falling and other dangerous scenarios such as drowning.

Lastly, not being a distracted driver while on the road also applies while boating. It takes a moment’s distraction for a boat to smash into a rock and capsize or a few seconds for children to disappear from view. More than one adult must be on a boating expedition when children are onboard.

Boating is a great way to have fun and bond with family and friends, but it can also be very dangerous if safety is not taken seriously. Safety measures cannot be overemphasized because they are necessary to prevent drowning and other unfortunate circumstances. Therefore, always Keep an Eye on Safety.

Heather Skanes, M.D., Brings an Oasis of Care for Women and Families to This Weekend’s Babypalooza

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Heather Skanes, M.D., 36, will be a featured participant in this year’s Black Maternal Health Expo (BMHE) at the Babypalooza Baby Expo. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

By Je’Don Holloway-Talley | For The Birmingham Times

When Heather Skanes, M.D., an OB-GYN and owner of Oasis Women’s Health and Oasis Family Birthing Center, wanted to open Alabama’s first licensed and nationally accredited freestanding birth center, she knew the perfect location — the heart of Birmingham’s West Side, near the recently closed OB-GYN department at Princeton Baptist Medical Center, formerly the Simon-Williamson Clinic.

Her practice on the city’s West side means “women have a choice in a time when so many choices are being taken away,” said the doctor, who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and the female reproductive system.

“The [Birthing Center] is a place where women can express their values and have their cultures honored,” she added. “While we want to empower all birthing people, we do have a specific interest in changing the outcomes for people of color. This area is full of people who greatly benefit from the improved outcomes associated with the midwifery model of care. That is why we are committed to our surrounding community in West End.”

Skanes, 36, will be a featured participant in this year’s Black Maternal Health Expo (BMHE) at the Babypalooza Baby Expo, which returns to the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC), in the East Ballroom, on Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

While Babypalooza marks its 18th season, the BMHE is a relatively new addition, returning for its second year. Babypalooza is centered on providing education and self-advocacy tools, and the BMHE complements the event’s mission by focusing on critical maternal health disparities faced by Black birthing women.

Black women experience a maternal mortality rate nearly three times higher than that of white women, and the BMHE is designed to offer a safe and empowering space for Black mothers to access a wide range of resources, offering everything from support groups to connections with culturally competent OB-GYNs, as well as midwives and doulas.

Midwives are health care professionals who provide an array of health care services for women, including gynecological examinations, contraceptive counseling, prescriptions, and labor and delivery care. Doulas are professionals trained in childbirth, who provide emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother who is expecting, is experiencing labor, or has recently given birth.

“Last year, I had a number of expectant women [at Babypalooza] discuss concerns with me about the care that they were currently receiving or had previously received. This was particularly common for the women of color who attended,” Skanes said.

Heather Skanes, M.D., opened her private practice in 2021 and added the Oasis Family Birthing Center in 2022. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Vital Resources

At the expo, Black moms-to-be and new moms will find information on vital resources, such as prenatal and postpartum care, breastfeeding support, and mental health services to help navigate pregnancy and the postpartum period with confidence and peace of mind.

“I will be [at Babypalooza] with my midwives and staff to provide information on our services, and they’ll get to learn more about the birthing center experience. I believe I will also be participating in one of the panels,” said Skanes, who has four midwives, two nurses, and two birth assistants at her practice.

Skanes opened her private practice in 2021 and added the Oasis Family Birthing Center in 2022 to create a collaborative practice among midwives, OB-GYNs, hospitals, and birthing centers.

“I was inspired by midwifery students who needed a place to learn and practice their skills. While this process has certainly been challenging, I do believe that our goal will have a significant and positive impact on Alabama’s maternal health outcomes,” she said.

“We believe that all women and birthing people are entitled to affordable maternal care and that healthy women with low-risk pregnancies should have the option to choose where and with whom they give birth,” Skanes added.

She explained that “birth centers are portals for reproductive healing, and the trust between a midwife and a birthing woman is sacred. The midwifery care model mends emotional wounds, removes barriers, and reinstates autonomy previously lost due to a systemic dedication to obstetric violence and trauma seen in hospital facilities throughout the state.”

The mission of the Oasis Family Birthing Center since its founding has been to transform maternal care in Alabama. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)

Overcoming Obstacles

The mission of the Oasis Family Birthing Center since its founding has been to transform maternal care in Alabama, but Skanes faced a formidable challenge when the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) threatened her with criminal and civil penalties for operating without a license.

Despite the severity of these threats, no clear path was provided on how to obtain the necessary licensure, placing a de facto ban on her birth center’s operations and forcing her to stop accepting patients in June 2023.

Skanes, along with two co-plaintiffs, sought justice with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). They contended that their lawsuit against the ADPH was a battle for the rights of midwives, birthing centers, and the women who rely on them.

Skanes won an injunction against the ADPH to continue to operate, reopening her birth center in January 2024 and becoming the first in the state to receive national accreditation in April 2024.

Oasis Women’s Health offers a host of services related to menopause, infertility, fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, pregnancy, birth control, well-women exams, and minimally invasive surgery, while the Oasis Family Birthing Center offers individual and group prenatal care, postpartum care, water birth, circumcision, lactation consultations, and breastfeeding classes.

Asked what distinguishes the services provided at Oasis from those offered at the typical OB-GN practice, Skanes said, “The birthing center is an evidenced-based approach to pregnancy and childbirth, with the biggest difference being an individualized approach to prenatal care and labor.”

At Oasis, she added, “women can have both a safe and an empowering experience.”

For Skanes, the BMHE is not just an event; it’s a lifeline for Black mothers.

“Babypalooza brings awareness to maternal health issues in Alabama. It also highlights some of the positive changes that have come to our state. … [My] participation opens people up to the choices they have regarding their birth,” she said. “I think [the BMHE] makes Black women feel seen and heard. I think it helps women of color to feel that the community is concerned about us and our babies. I believe it also gives women the courage to advocate for themselves.”

The Babypalooza Baby Expo and Black Maternal Health Expo (BMHE) return to the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC), in the East Ballroom, on Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both events are free, and registration is available at Babypalooza.com.

Seasons May Change, but Challenges and Temptations Won’t

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With a solid month away from the turn of a brand-new season, it reminds me to understand the power of the change in seasons because we can become open to some negative things — attacks and challenges — when we’re not aware of that change.

In Alabama, we know that the autumnal equinox really doesn’t start off with cool temperatures. It seems the actual date on the calendar is kind of a placeholder for the temperatures to adjust whenever they’d like.

And as I look out of my window on this sunny morning with gorgeous weather, I have noticed a few mornings where the temperatures were just a little bit lower than normal for this time of year.  Let me tell you why that’s important to me.

As a result of some of these changes in the atmosphere it almost feels like fall in the city while I’ve been conducting my business just like summer is all well and fine. And you know what, I ended up getting caught with some serious sinus stuff and thank God I had no hospital stays or anything like that, but the change caught up with me.

And shout out to all of those of you who have dealt with colds and sinus issues and even COVID as I understand it is back on the scene for some.

Here’s what I’m saying: I believe that I opened myself up because the seasons are changing, and anytime there’s a season change, I must be particularly careful with the way I dress. I have to be particularly careful in terms of the health of my sinuses and all that great stuff, so I wasn’t paying attention.

How often is it that we’re not paying attention in life and the challenge comes? the situation comes? the issue comes? and we open ourselves up to some things that we did not have to experience if only we’d been paying attention?

That’s my simple word for you. Pay attention – the season is changing and by being mindful of that naturally, metaphorically and spiritually, you will save yourself some heartache. You’ll save yourself some challenges and you’ll spare yourself from some temptations.

The young folks say, “Stay woke.”  But for my 50 and over crowd, I say “pay attention.”

As always, I’m cheering for you and reach out if you need me.

Keisa Sharpe is a life coach, author and speaker. Her column appears each month online and in The Birmingham Times. You can contact Keisa at keisasharpe@yahoo.com and visit www.allsheanaturals.com for natural hair and body products.

PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS

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BY GWEN DERU | The Birmingham Times

CELEBRATE BLACK BUSINESS MONTH!!! SUPPORT BLACK BUSINESSES!!!

TODAY…
**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!
**ALABAMA BLAZIN BINGO, 6 p.m. at Overtime Grill and Bar.
**FILM – 7 p.m. at the Sidewalk Film.
**3RD THURSDAY BLUES JAM, 7 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
**THAT 90’S LOVE: AN OLD SCHOOL R&B PARTY at Saturn.
**BURLESQUE NIGHT at The Nick with Host BELLA DONNA at The Nick.
**LUCKY DAYE at Iron City.
**REAL FUNNY BHM COMEDY OPEN MIC, 7:30 p.m. at True Story Brewing Company
**THIRST TRAP THURSDAY, 5 p.m. at 2400 7th Avenue South.
**KIKSTART at Water Mark in Bessemer with Free Food Boxes, 9 a.m.
**COMPUTER CLASSES AT THE FIVE POINTS WEST LIBRARY every Tuesday and Thursday.
**EACH AND EVERY THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR, 5-8 p.m. at D’ZIRE with SPECIALS.
**THIRSTY THURSDAYS at D’ZIRE Bar and Lounge.
**KARAOKE, 5-9 p.m. at Courtyard Alabaster Bar and Grill.
**THIRD THURSDAY BLUES JAM, 7 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
**TASTEMAKER THURSDAY Every Thursday at Blaze Ultra Lounge, 228 Roebuck
Plaza Drive, 8 p.m.12 a.m. with DJ Ace Twon (95.7 JAMZ) in the mix hosted by Audio Life and GMC Promo.
**THIRSTY THURSDAY at Hookah 114 17th Street No.
**TEQUILA THURSDAY at the Vibe Bar & Lounge.
**THROW BACK THURSDAY at Tha Vibe Bar & Lounge, 3801 Richard Arrington, Jr., Blvd.
**FILMMAKER HAPPY HOUR Every 3rd Thursday, at Sidewalk Film Fest. Meet with
other filmmakers and discuss your newest projects.
**EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT KARAOKE, 6:30 at Ruth’s Place hosted by LADY WOO
and with DJ SHAY.

FRIDAY…
**EVERY FRIDAY – STORYTIME AT THE GARDENS, Every Friday, 10 – 11 a.m. FREE at BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS.
**FRIDAY NIGHT WRITES, 8 – 11 p.m. at 7611 1st Avenue North.
**LATE NIGHT WITH DJ JACK BAMA at The Nick.
**PERPETUAL GROOVE at Saturn.
**EVERY FRIDAY – STORYTIME AT THE GARDENS, Every Friday, 10 – 11 a.m. FREE at BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS.
**EVERY FRIDAY, R&B at The Chandelier, 212 Cahaba Valley Road in Pelham with DJ MANISH mixing live. FREE Entry.
**EACH AND EVERY FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR, 5-8 p.m. at D’ZIRE with SPECIALS.
**LIT FRIDAYS WITH RIPCORD, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. at 4501 Gary Avenue in Fairfield.
**AFRO CARIBBEAN NIGHTS (Every Friday Night) at Ash’s on 2nd, 7 p.m. until with Reggae, Afro Beats, Dancehall and Top 40 Hits.
**FIREBALL FRIDAY at Tha Vibe Bar & Lounge.
**FRIDAY NIGHT RAP, Every 1st and 3rd Friday at Crescent Cultural Center, 1121
Tuscaloosa Avenue, SW.

SATURDAY…
**BESSEMER FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m., at 100 14th Street Highway 150.
**EVERY SATURDAY at BIRDSONG FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 2824 5th Avenue South, at Automatic Seafood.
**WINE DOWN HAPPY HOUR, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Saferoom Lounge Bar.
**EACH AND EVERY SATURDAY HAPPY HOUR, 5-8 p.m. at D’ZIRE with SPECIALS.
**EVERY SATURDAY SOLD OUT THE SATURDAYS JUMP OFF, 10 p.m. at Onyx of
Bham, 615 8th Avenue West.
**KIRKOS! at The Nick.
**HIGHWAY NATIVES AND ZACH AUSTIN at the Nick.
**LATE NIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT with R.1.Y.T. at The Nick.
**COLISEUM with DROVES, AND BULGING at Saturn.
**THE 502s GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP with Special Guest MAX MCNOWN at Iron City.

SUNDAY…
**WORSHIP AT THE SIXTH, 9:30 a.m. at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church.
**EVERY SUNDAY – SOUL FOOD SUNDAYS, 1-5 p.m. (Every Sunday) at 1918 Catering, 197 Vulcan Road.
**SUNDAY FUN DAY at DZIRE BAR AND LOUNGE, 4120 3rd Avenue South. Call 205-266-2594 for more.
**SUNDAY FUNDAY for the grown Folks Kickback at Tha Vibe Bar & Lounge.
**EVERY 3rd SUNDAY JAZZ JAM SESSION, 4-8 p.m. at the Ferus on 41st.
**CITY WIDE PRAYER MEETING, Every 4th Sunday, 4 p.m. for one hour at
Birmingham Easonian Baptist Bible College. The Lord’s Supper will be served and
hosted by the Knights of Pythias & Court of Calanthe.
**EVERY 4th SUNDAY FREE SHOW with TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH at The Nick.
**AARON LEE TASJAN with RICKI at The Nick.
**KIRKOS PRIMUS AFTER PARTY at The Nick.

MONDAY…
**BIRMINGHAM BANDSTAND at The Nick.
**RNB MONDAYS, 10 p.m. at Onyx of Bham, 615 Eighth Avenue West.

TUESDAY…
**KIKSTART at Water Mark in Bessemer, 9 a.m. with Free Food Boxes…until gone.
**COMPUTER CLASSES AT THE FIVE POINTS WEST LIBRARY every Tuesday and
Thursday.
**DIAPER GIVEAWAY every Tuesday, 10 a.m. at the Titusville Library.
**EVERY TUESDAY SPECIAL TUESDAYS with Food, Drinks Specials at 1918 Catering, 197 Vulcan Road.
**EVERY TUESDAY – TUESDAY NIGHT TRAILS 5:45 p.m. at Red Mountain Park.
**EVERY TUESDAY is SOUL CAFÉ Happy Hour introducing the Soul Café Happy Hour, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. with Soul Goodies, Soul Spirits and Soul Music including $5 Titos and Redmont at the Vault.
**JOSE CARR’S JAZZ JAM, 7:30 p.m. at True Story Brewing Co. 5510 Crestwood Blvd.
**CARIBBEAN NIGHTS with Reggae, Caribbean and Island Vibes, 9 p.m. until…with DJ Serious Mixing and hosted by KJ and MANNY at The Vault, downtown.
**TASTY TUESDAYS at Platinum of Birmingham.
**BIRMINGHAM SONGWRITER’S ROUND with Host SUSANNAH SEALES at the Nick.
**SUPERSTAR KARAOKE EVERY TUESDAY at the Nick.
**CHRIS & CHRIS COMEDY CONNECTION at Saturn.

WEDNESDAY…
**INTERFAITH NOONDAY PRAYER SERVICES, every Wednesday, at Linn Park, in
Downtown Birmingham.
**WORKOUT WEDNESDAY at Five Points West Library at 10:30 a.m. for chair yoga and other chair exercises.
**WEDNESDAY NIGHT POOL TOURNAMENT AND KARAOKE NIGHT, 5 p.m. at
Carter’s Hookah Lounge and Grill, hosted by Jo Sweetz with the Pool Tournament, at 7 p.m. and Karaoke at 8 p.m.
**EVERY WEDNESDAY, YOU, ME & RNB, 6 p.m. at 2206 Bar & Lounge, 2206 31stStreet, with DJ You, Me, Playlist.
**D’ZIRE WEDNESDAYS, EACH AND EVERY WEDNESDAY with Free Mimosas, 8- 10 p.m. with DJ GORGEOUS in the Mix at 4120 Third Avenue South.
**REAL FUNNY BHM COMEDY OPEN MIC, 7:30 p.m. at True Story Brewing Company 5510 Crestwood Blvd. Food until 9 p.m. Music until 10 p.m. and drink until 11 p.m.
**EVERY 4th WEDNESDAY at FACE’S LOUNGE KARAOKE hosted by ARETTA, 6:30 p.m. at 7070 Aaron Aronov in Fairfield.
**SUBSTRATE BINGO at Saturn.
**SARIYAH IDAN, GALACTIC ENGINEERS AND JOAN MILLS at The Nick.

NEXT THURSDAY…
**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!
**ALABAMA BLAZIN BINGO, 6 p.m. at Overtime Grill and Bar.
**FILM – 7 p.m. at the Sidewalk Film.
**3RD THURSDAY BLUES JAM, 7 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
**BEERSIPPERS ALBUM RELEASE Show at Saturn.
**LADY GUN & HILL STREET at The Nick.
**EVERY THURSDAY LATE NIGHT JAM with GRACE & ANANDA at The Nick.

NEXT FRIDAY…
**EVERY FRIDAY – STORYTIME AT THE GARDENS, Every Friday, 10 – 11 a.m. FREE at BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS.
**FRIDAY NIGHT WRITES, 8 – 11 p.m. at 7611 1st Avenue North.
**MILK AND HONEY at Saturn.
**X5Podcast presents MAGIC CITY MAYHEM Featuring LYNAM, VELCRO PYGMIES & more at Iron City.

FOR GARDEN LOVERS…
AT THE BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS…
**ART AT THE GARDENS for August will have artwork by WILLIAM DARBY on
display in the gallery outside the library.
**AUGUST 20 – ALABAMA DROUGHT TOLERANT LANDSCAPES, 11 a.m. – Noon.
**SEPTEMBER 10 – A SURVEY OF FERNS, 11 a.m. – Noon.
**SEPTEMBER 12 – CREATE YOUR OWN DESERT TERRARIUM, 11 a.m. – Noon.

AT SIDEWALK FILM FEST…
**TRAP showing Today through Sunday
**CATVIDEO FEST 2024 is TODAY ONLY.
**NETWORKING NIGHTS, TODAY, 5-7 p.m. at Sidewalk’s Monthly Movie Trivia.
**SIDEWALK FILM 101: DO THE RIGHT THING, Director Spike Lee, starring Danny Alello, Spike and Ossie Davis, TODAY through Sunday.
**MONTHLY MOVIE TRIVIA, TODAY.
**FILMMAKER FOCUS POWELL & PRESSBURGER- MADE IN ENGAND: The Films of Powell and Pressburger, Director David Hinton, starring Martin Scorsese, Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, showing Friday through Sunday.
**FILMMAKER FOCUS POWELL & PRESSBURGER – THE RED SHOE, director Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, starring Moira Shearer, Anton Walbrook and Marius Goring. FRIDAY ONLY!
**SATURDAY MORNING MOVIES: The Great Muppet Caper with Director Jim Henson starring Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Saturday.
**FILMAKER FOCUS POWELL & PRESSBURGER – BLACK NARCISSUS, with Director Michael Powell, starring Deborah Kerr, David Farrar and Flora Robinson showing on Saturday.
**FILMMAKER FOCUS POWELL & PRESSBURGER- A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH with Director Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, starring David Niven, Kim Hunter and Roger Livesey. Sunday.

FOR ART LOVERS…
**SEPTEMBER 28 – RHYTHMS OF COLOR Art Festival and Student Art Competition, 5- 9 p.m. at the Harbert Center hosted by ARETTA WOODRUFF with live entertainment, wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres with a Bit of Everything including original art, pottery, jewelry, apparel, accessories, purses, eyewear, soap, perfume and books. Special guests are Atlanta Artist BRIAN DAGREAT, Dallas Artist DELORES GEE, St. Croix, Virgin Island CLARITY LEVEL and New Orleans Culinary Artist TONI NORTH.

HAPPENINGS AT SIXTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH…
**WORSHIP SERVICE every Sunday.
**EVERY MONDAY MORNING MEDITATION WITH PASTOR CANTELOW, 7:15 a.m. Contact the church at (205) 321-1136 or (205) 321-1137.
**CHILDREN’S CHURCH & COLLISION CHURCH, each First Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for K-5th (Children’s Church), 6-12th (Collision).

AT GIFTED CITY CHURCH… EVERY SUNDAY!
**GIFTED CITY CHURCH, Sunday Worship is 10 a.m. at 228 Second Avenue North in the Downtown, City Center. Join the one-hour service with children’s service and complimentary coffee and tea. For more: info@thegiftpad.org.

COMING SOON…
**SEPTEMBER 13 – ZOO GALA SAFARI SOIREE – A black-tie event that is a Safari Soiree for an unforgettable evening filled with elegance, entertainment, exceptional cuisine and majestic animals. SAVE THE DATE!
**SEPTEMBER 28 – MAXWELL: THE SERENADE TOUR at the Legacy Arena.
**OCTOBER 5 – THE REUNION TOUR 2024 with KIRK FRANKLIN, YOLANDA ADAMS, FRED HAMMOND, MARVIN SAPP & THE CLARK SISTERS with special guest KIERRA SHEARD-KELLY at the Legacy Arena.
**OCTOBER 13 – 85 SOUTH: BIG BUSINESS COMEDY TOUR at the Legacy Arena.

Well, that’s it. Tell you more ‘next’ time. People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu is a weekly column. Send events, your things of interest and more to: gwenderu@yahoo.com and thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com.